CCTSI Financial Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:
Colorado Center of Translational Science Institute (CCTSI)

Job Title:

CCTSI Finance Manager
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CCTSI Finance Manager is a multifaceted management position, primarily fiscal, reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The position coordinates policies, procedures, and oversight of CCTSI finance and accounting activities, grant management, travel/procurement card, purchasing operations, cash management, and some human resources functions. Working under the direction of the DFA, the Finance Manager oversees all aspects of finance and accounting, day‑to‑day grants management, purchasing operations, and financial reporting.

The role aligns CCTSI with the policies and procedures of the University of Colorado, collaborating with program managers, university administration, and affiliated institutions to ensure financial activities meet institutional goals. The Finance Manager represents CCTSI with the university by providing essential communication, networking, and reporting for the effective functioning of finance, accounting, and purchasing activities.

• Fiscal responsibility and management of all funds of the CCTSI including state, federal, auxiliary, gift, and grant funds
• Regularly monitor expenditure activity for each funding source; translate expenditure activities to the overall CCTSI Budget spreadsheet
• Prepare staff/faculty salary data and fund sources for annual salary setting process
• Oversee and process all CCTSI financial activities in University enterprise applications (People Soft, HCM, Concur, CU Marketplace, MyLeave), including JE's, PETs, POs, SPOs, invoices, payment vouchers, travel reconciliations, employee reimbursements, timesheets, etc
• Process payroll funding distributions, journal entries, and payroll expense transactions
• Oversee all aspects of CCTSI purchasing activities, including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to procurement policies
• Manage all aspects of the purchase order lifecycle (creation and closeout) and payment of vendor invoices

Hybrid eligible:
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule consistent with University policy and contingent upon status of training, required in‑person meetings, and supervisor approval. Current University policy allows for up to 2 days per week of hybrid work.

The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) at the University of Colorado Anschutz accelerates and catalyzes the translation of innovative science into improved health and patient care. The CCTSI is committed to improving human health by fostering diverse and inclusive research teams, engaging communities to advance research that benefits all.

Why work for the University?

We offer extensive benefits, including generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10 per year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 5 years of professional experience in business operations and financial management
• At least 2 years in a role with experience interpreting and applying research grant post‑award policies from a variety of funding structures (federal, state, foundation, institutional)
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis

• Experience with in the University of Colorado
• Experience at an academic institution embedded in a research‑oriented program
• Experience with the People Soft (finance and human resources management…